Apple Walnut Chicken Salad (Paleo, Whole30)

5 from 5 votes

Meal prep like a boss with this super simple Paleo and Whole30 Apple Walnut Chicken Salad, made with ingredients you probably already have in your house! With a little sweetness from the apples and a little crunch from the walnuts, this chicken salad will be your new favorite meal prep!

Two clear containers with kale salad topped with pomegranate.

Why it Works

Chicken salad is basically the best lunch ever. Why? Because it lets you repurpose leftover grilled chicken, jazz up rotisserie chicken, and totally customize it with whatever ingredients you like and are seasonal.

I will always vote chicken salad for quick and easy meal prep and fast lunches!

And when you add a little sweetness from apples and some crunchy walnuts, this salad is a fun, autumn inspired chicken salad. one of my favorites.

A collage of pictures showing how to make Chicken Salad with Apples.

I think the ingredients in this Paleo and Whole30 Chicken Salad are fairly simple.

  • Chicken. Use leftover roasted chicken, grilled chicken breasts, or rotisserie chicken.
  • Celery
  • Apples
  • Walnuts
  • Mayo
  • Red onion

Note: If you’re looking to figure out which brands of mayo are Whole30 compliant, I rounded up all the Whole30 and Paleo compliant mayo brands to make it easy!

Making the Recipe

Once you’ve got everything, making chicken salad couldn’t be easier. Just chop, chop chop, mix, and eat. Serve on top of lettuce or kale, or inside collard wraps.

I do like my chicken salad with bigger chunks of apple, but if you prefer them small, very finely dice or grate the apple.

I like to serve chicken salad with fresh pomegranate, berries, and crackers.

Two containers of chicken salad with blueberries and pomegranate, perfect for those following a Paleo diet.

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Apple Walnut Chicken Salad (Paleo, Whole30)

A simple and delicious lunch recipe that's perfect for healthy meal prep!
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Laura Miner

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. cooked chicken breasts about 2 1/2 cups diced. Or substitute leftover rotisserie or grilled chicken
  • 1/2 to 2/3 cup mayo
  • 1 cup apple diced (I like granny smith but use any other kind you like)
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons pepper

Instructions

  • Dice the celery and apples and chop the walnuts. Cut the chicken into small, bite sized pieces.
    In a large bowl, stir all ingredients together until well combined, starting with less mayo and adding more to your preferred consistency.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve over mixed greens and with fresh fruit and vegetables.

Notes

To store leftovers: Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate 3-4 days, per USDA.

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 648mg | Potassium: 537mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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